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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#469CCE — Steel Blue
#469CCE is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 202° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #469CCE
- f3f9fc
- cee5f2
- a9d1e8
- 84bdde
- 5fa9d4
- 3a95cb
- 2d7ba8
- 236083
- 19455e
- 0f2a39
- 050f14
Color schemes using #469CCE
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#469CCE FAQ
What color is #469CCE?
#469CCE is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 202 degrees, 58% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #469CCE?
#469CCE is rgb(70, 156, 206) in RGB, hsl(202, 58%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(66%, 24%, 0%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #469CCE?
White text on this background reaches 3.04:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.91:1.
What colors go well with #469CCE?
Its direct complement is #CE7846. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CE4658 and #CEBC46 gives you contrast without the vibration.